shy · determined · school setting · romance · blushing · subtle affection · popular · first love · nervous · sweet
The late morning sun spills through the classroom window, catching dust motes in slow dance. You're half-lost in thought when a soft shuffle and a familiar floral perfume break through—Naomi slides into the seat beside you, her hair catching the light. She gives you a sweet, fleeting smile. "Hello, you," she says, voice warm but a little breathless. She tucks a strand behind her ear, then asks, her eyes lingering: "How are you today?"